I Timothy
New Testament • Book #54
Instructions for church leadership and sound doctrine.
"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and Christ Jesus our hope;"
— I Timothy 1:1
About the Book of I Timothy
First Timothy is Paul's mentoring letter to young pastor Timothy, giving practical guidance for leading the church in Ephesus. Paul covers worship, leadership qualifications, false teaching, and care for different groups. It's a blueprint for healthy church life and godly leadership.
Background
- Author
- Paul
- Date Written
- ~62–64 AD
- Genre
- Epistle (Pastoral)
Key Themes in I Timothy
- ▸Church leadership and organization
- ▸Sound doctrine vs false teaching
- ▸Godly character in ministry
- ▸The role of Scripture
- ▸Fighting the good fight of faith
Famous Verses from I Timothy
“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
— 1 Timothy 4:12
“For the love of money is the root of all evil.”
— 1 Timothy 6:10
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.”
— 1 Timothy 6:12
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Timothy 2:5
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
— 1 Timothy 1:15
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